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Cara Lucia receives NIRSA research grant to explore allyship
October 17, 2023
Lucia and her co-researcher, Mila Padgett of USC Aiken, are examining the gaps of how men and women perceive allyship in the workplace.
Hands-on DEI in STEM Showcase sparks conversations to enhance STEM experiences
October 10, 2023
The event was planned by Elon's leadership team overseeing a six-year, $377,800 grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to transform first-year STEM experiences and promote belonging in STEM programs among historically underrepresented groups.
Elon Explorers summer bug camp immerses middle schoolers in scientific discovery
June 28, 2023
Twenty-two middle schoolers spent the week identifying invertebrates and building insect collections, getting a hands-on glimpse into what scientists do daily.
Amy Allocco awarded research fellowships to study class of Hindu artist-priests
May 11, 2023
Allocco will study in Tamil Nadu, India, beginning in summer 2023, documenting the songs, traditions and art forms created by a family of intergenerational pampaikkārar, drummer-priests. The pampaikkārar are unstudied Hindu musicians and ritual specialists.
Elon hosts Integrating Research in Science conference for STEM undergraduates
April 26, 2023
The regional STEM conference for undergraduate students, called Integrating Research in Science (IRIS), was held at Elon campus for the first time on April 22, Saturday with more than 60 attendees from 15 different nearby colleges/universities.
New grant to support substance use prevention, collegiate recovery services at Elon
April 24, 2023
Elon was one of nine higher education institutions in the state to receive a grant for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in January.
Clar selected for $125,000 grant to develop materials testing
December 14, 2022
Associate Professor of Chemistry Justin Clar will work with undergraduate researchers to assist the Consumer Product Safety Commission in standardizing methods used to characterize the release of nanoparticle-based coatings from various coated surfaces.
Amy Overman named assistant provost for scholarship and creative activity
December 9, 2022
Among many duties of the position, Overman will oversee research, pursue external grants and assist with the implementation of the Boldly Elon strategic plan
Elon selected for transformative grant to advance inclusion and belonging in STEM fields
December 5, 2022
The $377,800 grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute is designed to improve introductory science experiences for undergraduate students and increase retention of talented STEM students.
Mary Knight-McKenna and Lisa Thompson receive NCICU grant
November 4, 2022
They received a $15,600 sub-grant from the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) to develop the Science of Reading program in the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education.